Loading…

The ability to reject invalid logical inferences predicts proof comprehension and mathematics performance

In this paper we report a study designed to investigate the impact of logical reasoning ability on proof comprehension. Undergraduates beginning their study of proof-based mathematics were asked to complete a conditional reasoning task that involved deciding whether a stated conclusion follows neces...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lara Alcock, Toby Bailey, Matthew Inglis, Pamela Docherty
Format: Default Conference proceeding
Published: 2014
Subjects:
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/14581
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!